Kyrie Irving’s Reaction to Buzzer Beater Was Pure Joy, and NBA Fans Loved It
Kyrie Irving dazzled the NBA world Sunday afternoon, nailing an absurd buzzer-beating shot over Nikola Jokić to lift the Dallas Mavericks past the Denver Nuggets.
With the game tied at 105 and 2.8 seconds left to play, Irving took an inbounds pass in the right corner and dribbled around the horn to the top of the lane, where he lofted a running left-handed prayer over the outstretched left arm of the 6’11” two-time NBA MVP.
Ballgame.
KAI CALLED GAME ???? pic.twitter.com/0bCaVuutXx
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) March 17, 2024
Irving’s reaction afterward was almost as good as the winning shot. In a video shared by the Mavericks on social media, a joyous Irving can barely find the words to describe the emotional rush.
“Oh my gosh,” Irving said, seemingly in disbelief. “Oh, that’s incredible. That is incredible.”
Irving is then greeted by teammate Josh Green and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who sat courtside at the game with his wife, Brittany.
Kai was lost for words ????@KyrieIrving // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/QqxiNEu8ts
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) March 17, 2024
NBA fans loved it.
Kai gets props from @PatrickMahomes. "HIM" recognize "HIM". #OfCourse #NuffSaid https://t.co/v53vNvEWQy
— Chris Arnold (@MrChrisArnold) March 17, 2024
Happy Kyrie makes me happy https://t.co/zEXuLkMfa4
— David Mino (@CincoDeMino) March 18, 2024
Such a pure reaction. He can't believe his own game winner ???? https://t.co/SCvGop2m8a
— Dennis (@Mav_Zer0) March 17, 2024
Lol Pat said greatness dawg just greatness that's it https://t.co/QtLo32nmLh
— starr (@starrtraak) March 17, 2024
???????? ???? https://t.co/0Dy298SjaX
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) March 17, 2024